Incasal DS 2mg Tablet

Incasal DS 2mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of bronchospasm, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Incasal DS 2mg Tablet helps relieve symptoms like coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. Bronchospasm is the tightening of the muscles that line the airways or bronchi in the lungs. Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes).

Incasal DS 2mg Tablet contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Incasal DS 2mg Tablet thus makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

Your doctor will advise on how often you need to take Incasal DS 2mg Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Incasal DS 2mg Tablet include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, tremors (shakiness), headache, muscle cramps, nervousness, dizziness, sleepiness, palpitations (irregular heartbeat), and fatigue. Most of these side effects of Incasal DS 2mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please seek medical help.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver, or kidney diseases, hypokalaemia (low blood potassium levels), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), seizure (fits), high blood pressure and diabetes before taking Incasal DS 2mg Tablet. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Avoid driving or operating machines since Incasal DS 2mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Incasal DS 2mg Tablet as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Incasal DS 2mg Tablet contains 'Levosalbutamol,' which is also known as levalbuterol. Levosalbutamol is a bronchodilator that helps to relieve coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It relaxes the muscles in the airways and increases airflow to the lungs. Incasal DS 2mg Tablet makes breathing easier by widening the airways.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Heartburn
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Tremor (shakiness)
• Headache
• Muscle cramps
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Palpitations (irregular heartbeat)
• Fatigue 

Inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver or kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypokalaemia, stomach ulcer, seizures (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before taking Incasal DS 2mg Tablet. Bronchodilators may cause hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in some patients leading to severe heart diseases, so Incasal DS 2mg Tablet should be used cautiously. Incasal DS 2mg Tablet can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Please monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Also, let your doctor know if you plan to conceive, are already pregnant or are a lactating mother before starting Incasal DS 2mg Tablet. Avoid driving or operating machines since Incasal DS 2mg Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness and affect your driving ability. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen your sleepiness and affect your mental ability when you are being treated with Incasal DS 2mg Tablet. Incasal DS 2mg Tablet is not recommended for children below six years. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Incasal DS 2mg Tablet may interact with antidepressants, heart-related medicines (Digoxin), anaesthetics, water pills, anti-hypertensives, and sympathomimetic agents (Epinephrine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Limit or avoid alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like sleepiness and shakiness. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Incasal DS 2mg Tablet is to be cautiously used in heart, liver, kidney diseases, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), seizure (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes.

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• EPINEPHRINE

• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.

• Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, and bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.

• Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress. It reduces the risk of an asthma attack.

• Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of Incasal DS 2mg Tablet and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problems.

• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

• Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly since bronchodilators can raise blood sugar levels.
• Keep a check on your heart condition (if you are a heart disease patient) with an ECG if you notice any rapid heartbeat and blood pressure changes.
• Undergoing a blood examination for your potassium levels in the blood will help rule out the possibility of hypokalaemia.

Bronchospasm: It is the tightening of the muscles that line the airways or bronchi in the lungs. Symptoms include wheezing, chest pain, tightness in the chest, and fatigue.

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The asthma symptoms include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than two times a week and up to 4 nights a month, whereas, in the case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may also lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).